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VK52 ARU

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,607 mi
Last recorded125,607 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 ARU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 125,607 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 124,818 miles

Offside Rear Outer CV Boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various underbody components have some surface corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2024 122,964 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 122,954 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 122,035 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 119,953 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 119,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 107,340 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 107,232 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 105,393 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 92,377 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 92,077 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 78,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 78,462 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 77,791 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 72,962 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 65,358 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 62,671 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING TO OUTER SIDE WALL

O/S FRONT TYRE SOME DAMAGE TO INNER SIDE WALL

O/S REAR CALIPER INCORRECT SETTING TO PARK MECHANISM

Fail 20 May 2015 62,667 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

N/S FRONT TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING TO OUTER SIDE WALL

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S FRONT TYRE SOME DAMAGE TO INNER SIDE WALL

O/S REAR CALIPER INCORRECT SETTING TO PARK MECHANISM

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 59,348 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 59,274 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads worn

Pass 25 Jun 2013 56,604 miles

front discs rusty

Fail 4 Oct 2012 53,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres starting to split in tread

Pass 4 Oct 2012 53,999 miles

both rear tyres starting to split in tread

Fail 3 Oct 2011 49,280 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 49,280 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 44,327 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 38,786 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 33,441 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 28,405 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 28,405 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 23,438 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?

Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,018
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
48,586
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,842
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,398
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,783
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 19,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,393
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VK52 ARU is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 69,538 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota MR2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 36,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK52 ARU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MR2 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VK52 ARU is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 October 2002.

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